Relegated senior clubs may yet be allowed to compete in the top flight of the championship in 2013.

Seven clubs have been demoted to the intermediate grade in a restructuring of the championships, but most of these are thought to be unhappy about the move.

If clubs did not finish in the top eight of Division 1, they were automatically relegated, despite how far they progressed in the championship.

For example, the likes of Killygarry, who defeated Cavan Gaels in the quarterfinal and were narrow losers to eventual champions Mullahoran in the semi final will be in the intermediate grade next year, due to the league standing.

However, county board chairman Tom Reilly admits that there may be some 'tweaking' done to the new structure with teams set to amalgamate from the intermediate and junior grades to play in the senior championship, while others could force their way back into the top flight on appeal. Tweet

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